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Horizontal bar chart showing the 3-year average prevalence of moderate to severe food insecurity (%) across selected South American countries, with Peru, Argentina, and Ecuador having the highest rates and some countries omitted due to missing data.

These plots shows trends in moderate or severe food insecurity across South American countries from 2016–2024. Most countries experienced rising food insecurity over time, with particularly sharp increases in Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. A few countries, such as Brazil and Uruguay, show relatively lower and more stable levels, while Venezuela remains consistently high.